Maximize
Maximize contains almost every mineral nutrient that occurs naturally in soil and higher level microbes (bacteria, fungi, protozoa) that digest thatch and dead leaves.
Maximize can be applied next to the roots of new plantings or near the roots of existing plantings. It contains mycorrhizae fungi which attaches to roots and aids in nutrition, disease suppression, and stimulation of root growth.
For more comprehensive soil-building results, try our Blend, which contains Optimize, Maximize, and Nourish-Biosol.
You can create your own Blend with 1 part Optimize, 2 parts Nourish-Biosol, and 3 parts Maximize. Or you can purchase pre-mixed Blend for your convenience.
Specifications
Size/Coverage:
- 8 lbs. (1,000 sq. ft.)
- 32 lbs. (4,000 sq. ft.)
Details:
- Provides a complex blend of soil minerals essential for plant health.
- Introduces beneficial micro-organisms to build up the web of life that is the key to healthy productive soil.
- Helps to prevent and defeat garden pests and disease.
- Provides abundant minerals to plants
- Improves soil health and texture
- Breaks down organic matter in the soil
Ingredients:
- 1.9% Calcium, .33% Magnesium and .46% Iron from naturally occurring Wollastonite, Basalt and Granite.
- Trace amounts of the following minerals from naturally occurring Basalt and Granite: Copper, Zinc, Boron, Cadmium, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium.
- Beneficial Aerobic Soil Bacteria: 150 micrograms per milliliter.
- Beneficial Soil Protozoa: 4,000 per gram.
- Beneficial Soil Fungi: 230 micrograms per milliliter.
- Beneficial Fungal Mycorrhizae:
- Glomus aggregatum: 154 propagules/lb*
- Glomus mosseae: 150 propagules/lb*
- Glomus intraradices: 156 propagules/lb*
- Glomus etunicatum: 152 propagules/lb*
*Propagules refers to the spore count. Source: Dr. Amaranthus, Mike. Mycorrhizal Applications. 2010
Download SDS SheetApplication
Broadcast over soil or lawns by hand or any rotary spreader, water into the soil. Apply twice a year.
- Mix all three dry products (MAXIMIZE, OPTIMIZE, and NOURISH-Biosol) together, right before applying, for easier distribution.
- For faster results, thoroughly wet the soil after application.
- John & Bob's will never burn plants and will not harm the soil if over-applied.
- All our soil products can be applied right on top of mulch and existing plants.
- 6 Tablespoons for a vegetable start or small indoor or outdoor plant.
Estimated cups per bag: 8lb bag = 15 cups, 32lb bag = 60 cups
Download product instruction sheet
Great Products
I have been using John& Bob's for many many years with great results. I use it on everything trees,garden even the house plants

Awful product, grew a yellow mold
The product grew a yellow mold and I contacted customer service via email to ask about the mold and never received a response.

Maximize review
Great product. Has made the lawn healthier since there's clay soil here.I'll put it on again in the spring.

First timers
Great quiet exciting… hope to buy more.

Maximize
Maximize helps my various fruit trees continue to be be productive year after year.